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Writing & Storytelling

Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

8,425 books about writing & storytelling

0–3 yrs425 books

4–7 yrs2758 books

8–11 yrs3161 books

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Cover of Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School

Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School

Personal narratives and data expose the reality of systemic racism within the education system through the eyes of the G

Cover of Or Give Me Death

Or Give Me Death

Told through the eyes of his daughters, this historical drama explores a dark family secret hidden in the cellar while P

Cover of Sensitive

For the teenager grappling with class divide and the search for belonging. This classic explores finding your own moral

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12–18 yrs

1659 books

Cover of The Moon Within

The Moon Within

Aida Salazar

For the child navigating the confusing arrival of puberty and wanting to honor their heritage while finding their own vo

Ages 8–12

Cover of If Ever I Return Again

If Ever I Return Again

For the child seeking to understand the journey of life and the strength required to stay on a path of integrity when fa

Cover of Like Vanessa

For the girl struggling to see her own beauty in a world of narrow standards. Vanessa finds her voice and confidence whi

Cover of Every Month Is a New Year

Every Month Is a New Year

For the teenager navigating the complex social hierarchies and high-stakes drama of a competitive private school environ

Cover of Popinjay Stairs

Popinjay Stairs

Geoffrey Trease

For the young reader who loves unravelling secrets and standing up for what is right in a world of political intrigue an

Cover of A Beautiful Girl

A Beautiful Girl

For the teenager navigating the high-stakes world of social hierarchies, intense friendships, and the pressure of public

Cover of Voices From the March on Washington

Voices From the March on Washington

J. Patrick Lewis, George Ella Lyon

Experience the struggle for civil rights through the eyes of John Lewis in this striking graphic novel memoir about the

Cover of Seeds of Freedom

Seeds of Freedom

For the child curious about how a community can work together to change unfair rules. This story shows how creativity an

Cover of Letters from Bear

Letters from Bear

For the child adjusting to a long-distance move or needing to maintain a connection with someone far away.

Cover of We Can: Portraits of Power

We Can: Portraits of Power

For the child who needs to see that their voice and talents can change the world. This stunning gallery of trailblazers

Cover of A Whimsical Holiday for Children

A Whimsical Holiday for Children

Carol Wills, Paula Shene, Janice Abel, Carolyn Tody, Gwenna D'Young

For children ready to embrace the magic of the holidays through a variety of gentle tales and festive rhymes.

Cover of Lost for Words

Guilt and silence weigh heavy after a sudden family tragedy. This award-winning story captures the difficult process of

Cover of Faraway Grandpa

Faraway Grandpa

For the child noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful, this story provides gentle sensory tools to maintain their lovi

Cover of Rainbow People, The

Rainbow People, The

Passed down through generations, these twenty folktales offered comfort and a connection to cultural traditions for Chin

Cover of John Henry

Watercolor illustrations bring to life the legendary strength of Johnnie Henry as he faces off against a machine in this

Cover of Molly Bannaky

Exiled from England and sent to the colonies as a servant, Molly Bannaky builds a new life of freedom and passes the gif

Cover of Dirk Daring, Secret Agent

Dirk Daring, Secret Agent

For the child trying to survive the awkwardness of middle school by reinventing themselves, only to realize their true s

Cover of Backwater

Ivy trades her father’s legal ambitions for a hike into the Adirondack wilds to find a reclusive aunt and uncover her ow

Cover of Boycott Blues

Andrea Davis Pinkney

For the child learning how small steps can lead to big changes. This rhythmic story helps kids process unfairness throug

Cover of Clementine's Letter

Clementine's Letter

Sara Pennypacker

For the child who struggles with changes in routine or feels a deep, possessive loyalty to a favorite teacher.

Cover of Who's Writing This Story?!

Who's Writing This Story?!

Ponyboy Curtis finds himself caught in a violent rivalry between the working-class greasers and the wealthy Socs on the